Bruce writes:
>>Some years ago I tried to influence the State Dept. of Education to
consider opening up their apprenticeship programs to include craftspeople
in addition to the usual construction trades and factory jobs. Deaf ears,
and this in a state that probably has more self-employed craftspeople and
wanabees than any other. They just couldn't see the point that, for
instance, if you have a whole bunch of old houses that need saving, there
is anything more needed to be done than to train a bunch of Voc. Tech. kids
to be house framers and finish carpenters. One of these days I'm going to
take another shot at it. Care to join me John?<<

Do you suppose it would be worth trying to enlist Maine Preservation in the
attempt? I have worked with Roxanne Eflin, their new director, on a couple of
projects and she knows how to make things happen.

John Leeke, Preservation Consultant